Can moxibustion cure headaches?

In daily life, some friends may feel headaches from time to time. There are many causes of headaches, for example, brain infection may cause headaches. Some people feel headache after catching the flu or pneumonia. Others suffer from headaches due to cerebral hemorrhage or cerebral thrombosis. Friends who suffer from headaches need to first check the specific condition, and then determine whether moxibustion can be used for treatment based on the results of the examination.

The causes of headaches are very complicated. They may be systemic, caused by rhinitis, insomnia, mental stress, fever or tumor. This is divided into wind-cold headaches, wind-heat headaches, migraines, cluster headaches, tension headaches, and meridian obstruction headaches. There are many types of headaches.

Acupoints: Baihui, Dazhui, Fengfu, Lieque. For headaches at the back of the head, apply moxibustion on the Kunlun point. Baihui and Dazhui points are the points of Yang Qi, used to dredge Yang Qi and dispel cold evils; Fengfu dispels wind; Lieque promotes lung Qi; Kunlun dredges the Qi of the Foot Taiyang Meridian, dispels cold and wind, activates blood circulation and relieves pain. Moxibustion method: Because there are hairs on Baihui, if you use moxa sticks to moxibustion this area, it is best to have someone else help hold the moxa stick and pull aside the hair to perform moxibustion for 10-15 minutes. If you use a moxibustion cup, use a single-can moxibustion cup. After lighting the moxa stick inside, wrap it with a towel or handkerchief to prevent it from being too hot. Tie it to the Baihui point for moxibustion for 20 minutes. You can use a double-can moxibustion cup to moxibustion Dazhui for 15-20 minutes, and use a single-eye moxibustion box or a single-can moxibustion cup to moxibustion Lieque and Kunlun for 15-20 minutes.

It should also be noted that sometimes headaches may not mean that the body is ill, but rather some mental or internal environmental reasons. For example, some female friends may suffer from inexplicable headaches during their menstrual period, while others may suffer from headaches due to long-term mental stress. Therefore, in order to better treat headaches, you must go to the hospital for a detailed examination.